Bio
Karim Creary is an Associate in the Corporate team of Appleby’s Bermuda office.
Karim joined Appleby in 2017 as an intern in the Corporate department. In 2019, he was awarded the Appleby Legal Education Scholarship which lead to him rejoining as a trainee. He now works in the Corporate department on the Technology & Innovation team advising on a range of matters including but not limited to:
- Assisting with successful Digital Asset Business Act license applications, and corresponding legal advice;
- Eg. preparing checklists outlining BMA requirements pursuant to the guidance issued by the BMA
- Drafting policy documents for BMA license applicants which align with the Bermuda regulatory regime for Digital Asset Businesses;
- Assisting with the Intellectual property practice (new trade mark applications, trade mark renewal applications, registration of approved marks);
- Assisting with company Anti Money-Laundering policy gap analyses to ensure adherence to statutory regulation;
- Liaising with the Bermuda Regulatory Authority for discussions on regulated client activity;
- Attending local and international conferences focused on the digital asset industry to advertise our office and jurisdiction to industry leaders
Karim also assists on providing legal advice regarding:
- Privacy law matters
- Debt financing
- Investment Business license applications
- S129A license applications
Bio
Karim Creary is an Associate in the Corporate team of Appleby’s Bermuda office.
Karim joined Appleby in 2017 as an intern in the Corporate department. In 2019, he was awarded the Appleby Legal Education Scholarship which lead to him rejoining as a trainee. He now works in the Corporate department on the Technology & Innovation team advising on a range of matters including but not limited to:
- Assisting with successful Digital Asset Business Act license applications, and corresponding legal advice;
- Eg. preparing checklists outlining BMA requirements pursuant to the guidance issued by the BMA
- Drafting policy documents for BMA license applicants which align with the Bermuda regulatory regime for Digital Asset Businesses;
- Assisting with the Intellectual property practice (new trade mark applications, trade mark renewal applications, registration of approved marks);
- Assisting with company Anti Money-Laundering policy gap analyses to ensure adherence to statutory regulation;
- Liaising with the Bermuda Regulatory Authority for discussions on regulated client activity;
- Attending local and international conferences focused on the digital asset industry to advertise our office and jurisdiction to industry leaders
Karim also assists on providing legal advice regarding:
- Privacy law matters
- Debt financing
- Investment Business license applications
- S129A license applications
Work Highlights
- TRIANGLE LIFE – Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel to Triangle Life;
- COINZOOM, INC., Advised CoinZoom, Inc. on its application for a Class M Digital Asset Business licence pursuant to the Digital Asset Business Act 2018;
- TRIANGLE LIFE – Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel to Triangle Life;
- COINZOOM, INC., Advised CoinZoom, Inc. on its application for a Class M Digital Asset Business licence pursuant to the Digital Asset Business Act 2018;
Coverage & Insights
PUBLICATIONS:
- M&A transactions under PIPA (Bermuda) – The Royal Gazette, Legally Speaking – April 2025
- Legal 500 Guide to Fintech in Bermuda 2024 – February 2024
- Digital Assets in Bermuda – Unpacking the Proportionality Principle – The Royal Gazette, Legally Speaking – March 2023
- Bermuda: set to be a digital ‘Fort Knox’ – The Royal Gazette, Legally Speaking – March 2022
PODCASTS:
- Podcast: Technology Trends & Bermuda – Bermuda Shorts – November 2023
- Legislation Updates & What’s on the Horizon – Bermuda Shorts – October 2023
PUBLICATIONS:
- M&A transactions under PIPA (Bermuda) – The Royal Gazette, Legally Speaking – April 2025
- Legal 500 Guide to Fintech in Bermuda 2024 – February 2024
- Digital Assets in Bermuda – Unpacking the Proportionality Principle – The Royal Gazette, Legally Speaking – March 2023
- Bermuda: set to be a digital ‘Fort Knox’ – The Royal Gazette, Legally Speaking – March 2022
PODCASTS:
- Podcast: Technology Trends & Bermuda – Bermuda Shorts – November 2023
- Legislation Updates & What’s on the Horizon – Bermuda Shorts – October 2023
Qualifications & Education
Karim earned a Graduate Diploma of Law in 2020 and most recently earned his Legal Practice Certificate as well as his MSc in Law, Business and Management specialising in the effect of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations’ effects on corporate governance from the University of Law, Bristol in 2021.
Karim earned a Graduate Diploma of Law in 2020 and most recently earned his Legal Practice Certificate as well as his MSc in Law, Business and Management specialising in the effect of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations’ effects on corporate governance from the University of Law, Bristol in 2021.